Demo

Junior CAD Designer - Entry Level

GH Cranes & Components
Terrell, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Job Overview

Seeking recent graduates (or soon to be graduates) of CAD drafting programs. This entry level role will allow you to grow and develop your drafting skills as you work closely with our experienced designers and engineers. You will work hand-in-hand with other members of the engineering team to create fabrication drawings for electric overhead travelling (EOT) cranes and their support structures. EOT cranes offer the unique opportunity to simultaneously develop your drafting skills in multiple disciplines (mechanical, structural, and some civil). This is an excellent opportunity to jump-start your career with a diverse range of experience in an established but fast-growing company.

Company Overview

GH Cranes is a global industry leader in material handling solutions and EOT cranes, with more than 65 years of experience in the industry. GH Cranes has sold over 130,000 cranes to over 70 countries worldwide. This role is in-person at the GH Cranes & Components USA - Texas branch, GH's primary manufacturing location in the USA. This branch is located at our brand-new manufacturing facility in Terrell, TX. Globally GH employs more than 1000 people. However, our local Texas branch employs only around 25 in-office employees and 60 manufacturing employees. This uniquely positions us to offer a "best of both worlds" scenario; having both the stability & security of a large company and the culture & flexibility of a small company. The US branch is one of the fastest growing EOT crane manufacturers in the country. We want you to join our team, grow with us, and define the next chapter of GH Cranes.

Duties

  • Create 2D submittal & fabrication drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Create 3D models, submittal drawings & fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
  • Work closely with other team members to develop and implement design solutions based on customer requirements and feedback.
  • Maintain CAD files, ensuring drawings are well organized and compliant with company documentation standards.

Skills

  • Proficiency in 2D drafting software is required. 2D AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling software is preferred. SolidWorks is preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel is required.
  • Experience with PDM software is a plus.
  • Good communication.
  • Ability to think critically and develop solutions from limited direction.
  • Bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Experience with Structural Steel, Welding, and/or EOT Crane design and codes is a plus. (AISC, AWS, CMAA, etc.)

Education

  • High-school / GED required.
  • Drafting certificate from an accredited school is required. (OR equivalent experience)
  • An associates degree (AAS) in drafting & design technology or engineering technology from an accredited school is highly preferred.
  • A bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field is not required or expected but would be a plus.

Location & Schedule

  • This role is in-person in Terrell, TX 75160
  • Full-Time, 5x8 schedule (40hrs/week) preferred.
  • Must be able to reliably commute to Terrell, TX 75160.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Junior CAD Designer - Entry Level?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Junior CAD Designer - Entry Level career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$73,120 - $92,318
Income Estimation: 
$91,158 - $113,466
Income Estimation: 
$137,126 - $185,302
Income Estimation: 
$88,026 - $113,808
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Junior CAD Designer - Entry Level jobs in the Terrell, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • Seating Solutions Dallas, TX
  • Description The InProduction team has spent the better part of the last decade combining the best seating and staging companies into a one-stop shop for mo... more
  • 28 Days Ago

  • Volkert, Inc. Rockwall, TX
  • Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Entry Level Structural CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located... more
  • 20 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!